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Applied Mathematics at University of California-Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $61,188/yr (-2% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (61% exposed)

Job Market Large (87,000 openings/yr)

ROI 15.8x earnings multiple (4.9x out-of-state)

Ranked #5 of 44 Applied Mathematics programs Top 25%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Applied Mathematics graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$912K	$870K	$710K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	16.6x	15.8x	12.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.1x	4.9x	4.0x
Probability of Field Employment	73%	66%	42%
DegreeOutlook Score	73	72	67

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$54,988

Out-of-state: $178,096 (4.9x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$56,052

-2% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$14,400

2.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$95,647

56% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of California-Los Angeles's Applied Mathematics program produces graduates earning $61,188/yr — within striking distance of the $62,640 national average for this field.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 15.8x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Applied Mathematics programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Applied Mathematics's typical career paths, with 61% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 22% gap from the optimistic case.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $14,400 in median debt clears quickly against $61,188 in annual earnings.

At #5 of 44 nationally, this is a top-5% Applied Mathematics program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

Five-year earnings of $95,647 show a 56% jump from the $61,188 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About University of California-Los Angeles

Only 9% of applicants gain admission to University of California-Los Angeles, reflecting elite selectivity, one of the larger campuses at 33,040 students in Los Angeles, CA.

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Top Career Paths

Natural sciences managers $161,180/yr

Actuaries $125,770/yr

Mathematicians $121,680/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Applied Mathematics at University of California-Los Angeles?

This program scores 72/100 — placing it among the stronger programs for Applied Mathematics nationally. The score reflects above-average earnings, manageable AI risk, and solid financial return.

Will AI replace Applied Mathematics careers?

With 61% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $709,831 in decade earnings vs $911,944 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

What makes University of California-Los Angeles's Applied Mathematics program stand out?

Ranked #5 of 44 programs nationally, University of California-Los Angeles lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →